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Sofia Persson

Sofia Persson
I am a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, and at the Swedish Environmental Epidemiology Centre (SEEC).

Presentation

My research focuses on environmental virology, human faecal indicators in water and wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) of respiratory viruses such as influenza viruses and SARS CoV-2. Within WBS, my main research areas include population normalisation, quality assurance and method development.

Background

I have a Master's degree in biology from Umeå University (2013) and a PhD in medical sciences from Uppsala University (2022). I have previously worked as a molecular biologist at the Swedish Food Agency (2013-2023; currently on leave), focussing on foodborne viruses. 

Supervision

2023-2024: Fanny Persson, Master student (co-supervisor)

Selected publications

My publications can be found on my Google scholar profile.